Strengthening Economic Integration: “Let’s Do Business in Texas” Event Held in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon

To strengthen economic integration between Mexico and the Rio South Texas Region, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon hosted the Let’s Do Business in Texas event, where representatives from the economic development organizations of McAllen, Roma, Edinburg, Brownsville, Harlingen, and Laredo presented the region’s competitive advantages to local business leaders for strategic expansion.

The conference took place at the Grand Fiesta Americana Monterrey Valle, organized by COSTEP (Council for South Texas Economic Progress), in collaboration with institutional partners and experts in migration, real estate, and business installation.

During his remarks, Adam Gonzalez, CEO of COSTEP, highlighted that the Rio South Texas Region—which encompasses seven Texas counties and ten municipalities in Tamaulipas—represents a strategic platform for investors to expand, thanks to its robust logistics infrastructure, highly skilled workforce, and more than 140 industrial parks available.

Soft Landing, Migration, and Incentives for Expansion in Texas

One of the event’s central themes was providing practical guidance to facilitate business expansion in South Texas. Luis Cantú, partner at LPS International, explained how Texas has transformed its regulatory framework to become one of the most investment-friendly states in the U.S., pointing to its fiscal flexibility and cultural proximity with Mexico.

Attorney Javier Montaño, CEO of Montaño Miranda Law Office, outlined visa options available for Mexican entrepreneurs, clarifying common misconceptions and emphasizing that “with the E2 visa, investors can work in their own business and their spouse can also work legally in the U.S.”

Both experts agreed that successful expansion requires solid legal, fiscal, and migration planning before operations begin.

Industrial Real Estate and Logistics in Rio South Texas Region

The panel also featured Carlos Telles, Vice President at CBRE, who shared recommendations for selecting industrial properties according to each company’s line of business. Telles stressed that “the right location and effective negotiation can make the difference in a project’s profitability,” underlining the importance of working with specialized local brokers.

The Rio South Texas Region offers privileged logistics connectivity: 18 international border crossings, 9 airports, and access to key seaports, enabling companies to serve global markets with efficiency.

Beyond the conferences, the event provided a business roundtable and networking opportunities, with active participation from the economic development organizations of McAllen, Roma, Edinburg, Brownsville, Harlingen, and Laredo.

COSTEP and regional cities continue to promote initiatives such as Quick Tours, which allow entrepreneurs to visit industrial and commercial sites, learn about local incentives, and engage directly with city governments to facilitate their expansion.

“Now more than ever, the future of investment is binational. The Rio South Texas Region is ready to welcome talent, capital, and entrepreneurial vision from Mexico,” concluded Adam Gonzalez.

The Let’s Do Business in Texas event in Monterrey brought together a distinguished group of business and industry leaders. Among the attendees were Adam González, CEO of COSTEP; Azucena Cruz and Juan Ignacio Plascencia of LINTEK; Marco Antonio Buxade of ESM Industries; Guillermo Antonio Maldonado Leal, founding partner at GM Solutions Financial Consulting; and Calixto Salinas of Concretos La Silla. From the U.S. side, representatives included Jorge Sanchez, Chief Operating Officer at the McAllen Chamber of Commerce; Susie Flores, Vice President of U.S. Business Recruitment and Expansion at McAllen EDC; Luis Cantú, founding partner of LPS International; Javier Montaño Miranda, immigration attorney at Montaño-Miranda P.A.; and Rafael Ángel Ortiz, McAllen EDC’s representative in Mexico. Also present were Sergio Gracia, CEO of Mexico Industry; Manuel Montoya Ortega, Director of Nuevo León’s Automotive Cluster (CLAUT); José Carlos Rodríguez of Corporate Affairs Mexico; Jeffrey Salcedo of Edinburg EDC; Andrea Cruz of JAH Insurance Brokers; Alejandro Barrera, Economic Development Director of Roma, Texas; Oswaldo Sánchez of Masari Casa de Bolsa; Alfonso Ramírez, Deputy Administrator of Roma, Texas; Griselda Y. Muñoz and Herendida Martínez of GBIC; and Ximena Tamariz García, Secretary of Economic Development of Nuevo León. Representatives from companies such as Ticketopolis, DICKA Logistics, and local real estate and customs brokerage firms also joined the discussions, underscoring the strong binational collaboration driving investment and expansion opportunities in the Rio South Texas Region.

In Photos:

1. Adam González, CEO of COSTEP; Azucena Cruz, LINTEK; Juan Ignacio Plascencia, Chief Operating Officer at LINTEK; Marco Antonio Buxade, ESM Industries.
2. Guillermo Antonio Maldonado Leal, Founding Partner at GM Solutions Financial Consulting; Calixto Salinas, Representative of Concretos La Silla.
3. Jorge Sanchez, Chief Operating Officer at McAllen Chamber of Commerce; Susie Flores, Vice President of U.S. Business Recruitment and Expansion at McAllen EDC; Luis Cantú, Founding Partner of LPS International; Javier Montaño Miranda, Immigration Attorney at Montaño-Miranda P.A.; Rafael Ángel Ortiz, McAllen EDC Representative in Mexico.
4. Jorge Sanchez, Chief Operating Officer at McAllen Chamber of Commerce; Sergio Gracia, CEO of Mexico Industry; Manuel Montoya Ortega, Director of Nuevo León Automotive Cluster (CLAUT); Aristeo Primero, Sales Manager at CECACI; José Carlos Rodríguez, Commercial Director of Corporate Affairs Mexico; Jeffrey Salcedo, Edinburg EDC; Mauricio Ravize, Real Estate; Eleuterio Díaz, Customs Broker.
5. Oliver Pavón, Representative of DICKA Logistics; Andrea Cruz, Branch Manager at JAH Insurance Brokers.
6. Alejandro Barrera, Administrator and Economic Development Director of Roma; Oswaldo Sánchez, Exchange Advisor at Masari Casa de Bolsa; Alfonso Ramírez, Deputy Administrator of the City of Roma, Texas.
7. Luis Cantú, Founding Partner of LPS International.
8. Javier Montaño Miranda, Immigration Attorney at Montaño-Miranda P.A.
9. Jeffrey Salcedo, Edinburg Economic Development Corporation; Eugenio Reyes, WTC Nuevo León; Sergio Gracia, CEO of Mexico Industry.
10. Adam González, CEO of COSTEP; Griselda Y. Muñoz, Deputy Director of Business Recruitment at GBIC; Herendida Martínez, Economic Development Specialist at GBIC; Ximena Tamariz García, Secretary of Economic Development of Nuevo León; Jeffrey Salcedo, Edinburg EDC.
11. Adam González, CEO of COSTEP, presenting the advantages offered by the Rio South Texas Region.
12. Entrepreneurs and representatives from Nuevo León’s industrial sectors participated in the presentation.
13. Fernando Medellín and Blanca Guerra from Ticketopolis, and Susie Flores, Vice President of U.S. Business Recruitment and Expansion at McAllen EDC.
14. Javier Montaño Miranda, Immigration Attorney at Montaño-Miranda P.A.
15. Presentation by Adam González, CEO of COSTEP, in Monterrey.